Home For New Baby
Preparing For Labor
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Preparing For Baby
Parental Needs
100

What does the term open adoption mean?

Adoptive and birth parents know/ have contact with each other and/or the child

100

What is the discharge of blood or mucus, water breaking, and slight contractions all a sign of?

labor

100

How much more money is added to the cost of raising a child if college expenses are included?

$50,000

100

What stage do you begin to imagine pregnancy?

Image-making stage

100

Name 2 sources where you can learn parenting skills and get information/support

ex: Hospitals, schools, magazines, books, reading, groups, friends, family, parents of other children, babysitting (working with children), mentors, online information

200

What does the term closed adoption mean?

The adoptive parents/ birth parents do not have any contact with each other /they never meet.

200

How many weeks does it take for labor to officially begin?

38 weeks

200

How much money on average, do mothers spend on formula during the baby’s first year ?

between $1,200- $2,000

200

What are the two options for feeding your baby?

Breast milk. Formula.

200

What's maternity leave?

Time off from a job, given to a mother to take care of her newborn child

300

What is the ideal living space for a new baby?

A clean, healthy home 

300

These exercises are ways to _________?

induce labor naturally

300

Not including college expenses, how much money does it cost to raise a child from birth to the age 18, according to the US government

$160,140

300

What is a pediatrician?

Doctor that specializes in treating children 0-18 years of age

300

What's paternity leave?

Time off from a job, given to a father, or spouse of a pregnant woman to care for a newborn child

400

What are the three options for women who feel as if they are not ready to have a baby?

Open adoption, closed adoption, and termination/abortion

400

What are the four stages of labor?

Early, active, birth, and recovery

400

Name the 4 major things that children need that require a good budget

Clothes, health care, food, equipment

400

True/False: It is a good idea to start child proofing as soon as you come home with your baby.

False: You should start child proofing when your baby learns how to crawl (about 6-12months old)

400

What is emotional maturity?

Being responsible enough to consistently put someone else’s needs before your own needs

500

What are the 2 major things women should stop doing during pregnancy?

smoking/ drug usage and drinking (unhealthy habits)

500

define flexible expenses and fixed expenses. 

flexible- expenses that can be altered without having a huge effect 

fixed- expenses that stay the same 

500

What kind of care does the mother need to seek?

Prenatal care

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